Cold Weather Shelters Open in Tangipahoa Parish

We are working with parish officials to manage the warming shelters to ensure people will stay warm and safe during these wintry temperatures.

Posted January 28, 2014

With subzero temperatures and wind chill advisories in effect for all of south Louisiana, the American Red Cross is making sure people have a place to stay warm.

“We are working with parish officials to manage the warming shelters to ensure people will stay warm and safe during these wintry temperatures,” said Kay W. Wilkins, CEO American Red Cross South Louisiana.

In coordination with parish officials, the Red Cross is managing warming shelters at three Tangipahoa locations.

• Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys

• Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled

When disaster strikes know when and where shelters have been opened to provide assistance. The Red Cross Shelter Finder is available in the iTunes store and works on iOS devices. The Shelter Finder displays open Red Cross shelters and their current population on an easy to use map interface.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.